Hang a Hummingbird Feeder

hang a hummingbird feederHummingbird feeders with a sugar-and-water solution can provide supplemental food for hummingbirds and enjoyment for humans. Maintained properly, feeders won’t harm hummingbirds and will give them the energy they need to go after their real desired food: insects.

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Hummingbird Feeders

This article is an excellent overview on feeding hummingbirds and includes topics like choosing a feeder, making a nectar solution (read this section carefully to avoid poisoning hummingbirds!), feeder maintenance, and deterring ants, bees, and yellow jackets.


How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder

Commercial hummingbird feeders are inexpensive and available for sale in many places, but for DIY enthusiasts, this 4-minute video shows you how to make your own out of two aluminum soda cans and a glass bottle with a screw-on cap.


How to Set Up Your Hummingbird Feeder

This 3-minute video assumes you’ve purchased a specific hummingbird feeder, but its tips on feeder placement, nectar recipes, and cleanliness are important no matter what kind of hummingbird feeder you use.


Praying Mantis vs. Hummingbird

Though rare, praying mantises have been known to camp out on hummingbird feeders and kill hummingbirds when they approach. This article from Audubon has tips for protecting hummingbirds when they visit your feeder.

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